How is Istikhara prayer performed, and what is the interpretation of a dream in which the dreamer sees his girlfriend pointing out the direction of the Qiblah for him, given that there are problems between them threatening their relationship, and what should be done in this situation?

Istikhara is a Muslim's plea to his Lord to choose what is best for him in his religious and worldly affairs. It is a Sunnah (definition) for anyone who intends to undertake an important matter. The Muslim prays two rak'ahs, other than the obligatory prayers, then recites the well-known Prophetic supplication, and states his need. If the matter is good, Allah will facilitate it for him, and if it is evil, He will divert it from him. The website apologizes for interpreting dreams because it is not within its purview, and it emphasizes that there are no friendly relations between non-mahram (definition) men and women in Islam.